Christine Lagarde has been appointed as the new managing director of the IMF. In response, many people from around the world congratulate her and ask her to keep her promises to help fight global poverty, especially in Africa. They hope she will enhance the IMF's responsiveness to low-income countries and promote diversity within the organization. Many express their support for Lagarde and say they will hold her accountable to her commitments.

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ONE members from around the world ask IMF chief Christine
Lagarde to keep her promises to the world’s poorest people. These
are their messages:
Louis DiDonato, United States
please do not forget your pledge
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Garth Moore, United States
Ms. Legarde, keep your promises to #youngafrica and to show the IMF can be a diverse, powerful
organization in the fight against extreme global poverty.
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Vappu estola, Finland
keep you promise!!!!
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DAN LEWIS, United States
GET TO WORK!!
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Cathlin Polvani, usa
I am inspired by your statements and your plans for the IMF. I wish you the best and hope that under your
watch, these plans will be implemented for the good of all. - Cathlin Hidalgo Polvani
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Fernando CATELOTTI, Argentina
Dear Ms. Lagarde, You have the power to change several things; please, use it properly, with your mind
and your heart. From Argentina, Fernando CATELOTTI
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Anthony Kim, United States
You're a brilliant woman with big ideas. We have some ideas to share. Please listen and together we can
eliminate poverty in our lifetime. What a wonderful world that would be. Thank you.
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Paulina Sosa, United States
I first wanted to congratulate you on this huge opportunity to really make a lasting and meaningful impact in
the lives of so many people in the most impoverished areas of the world. You have an amazing opportunity
to really ensure that IMF promotes initiative to really create a better economic situation in these areas and is
consistently responsive and committed to any drastic needs of these communities. We are counting on you
to stay accountable to your commitment in this fight to alleviate global poverty.
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Shane Sellstrom, United States
Ms. Lagarde, Thank you in advance for your leadership in the developing world. I trust that you will keep
your promise to enhance the IMF's responsiveness to the needs of low-income African countries.
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Giorgio Carlevaro, United States
global poverty has to become a past memory. Please continue the fight! Nobody should be left behind.
Grazie!
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Adam, United Kingdom
Millions of lives depend on you, and I truly believe that you can make a difference! I wish you all the best
and urge you to keep your promises, for the sake of those who rely on them the most.
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Karen Fischbacher, South Africa
Hon. Ms. Lagarde, Africa is heavily reliant upon the IMF for financial support in its efforts to uplift the poor.
As a ONE supporter I ask that you please remain committed in your efforts to fight global poverty.
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Julie Cook, United States
Congrats on your new position! Just wanted to let you know that I am hoping you will utilize your new post
as IMF director to fight global poverty. I hope you will help make history with your efforts. Thanks for
listening, Julie Cook Redondo Beach, CA USA
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Charlotte Dugas, United States
Dear Ms. Lagarde, Welcome to one of the most important roles ever held by a woman. The world is
watching as you take on this role, and many are the hopes that are resting on your keeping the promises
you have made to enhance the IMF's responsiveness to poverty-stricken and low-income countries,
especially those in Africa. Speaking as a child who grew up in a country that has needed the assistance of
the IMF more than once, and now has it again, I cannot emphasise enough how important it is for the
policies of the IMF to be fair, to promote empowerment programmes especially for women and girls as those
most affected by poverty, and to encourage diversity within the IMF itself so that those who benefit from its
policies and programmes can have a voice in shaping those policies and programmes for future
generations. Thank you for holding yourself out for this important role, and congratulations on achieving it.
I look forward to cheering you on as you keep your word.
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Alexandra Gordon, usa
Congratulations! Now it is time to transform your promises into actions and use your position to not only
focus on promoting diversity within the IMF, but to wield your significant power and resources to respond to
the crisis of global poverty and preventable diseases.
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Penny Hlavna, United States
The IMF is important to developing countries. It is a way to get around the rampant greed and payoffs often
seen. If we don't help them in legitimate ways, they could easily harbor terrorists in the future.
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Beatrice Calame, United States
N'oubliez pas votre promesse, svp.
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Kunle crown, United States
The challenge a head,it not about your qualification but how to make my promise to comes to fulfilment.A
Good leader must lead with the zeal of making the dream of follower accomplish.keep to your vow.God is
your strenght.
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Abby Sasser, usa
Please fight for other women in poor countries who need a voice in your role as the first female managing
director of the IMF.
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Joe Mason, United States
Ms. Lagarde, As you prepare to take this new leadership role with The International Monetary Fund, I
would like to encourage you to keep in the forefront of your mind the plight of those who face the life-
threatening challenges of extreme poverty, especially in Africa. As you know, they face insurmountable odds
that the developed world cannot comprehend. Please do everything you can to fight global poverty, so that
one day, we can put an end to it. Thanks so much for your willingness to serve.
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Isabel, Chile
Dear Ms. Lagarde, As a woman I feel extremely glad that you have been elected IMF Managing Director,
role of several responsibilities and of key importance for many countries in the world. My prays for your
success as part of your promises involved the beautiful Africa, continent which holds the biggest
concentration of poverty, underdevelopment and deadly illnesses. Please keep them in your mind. Thanks
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Jairus Omuteche, United States
Debt burdens are contributing to chronic poverty, unfair monetary policies that put the interests the rich
world first sustains an unequal world, hence hardcore poverty.
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Bruce Callen, United States
Congratulations on your appointment as managing director of the IMF. I hope that you will lead the IMF in
developing the potential of all economies across the globe, serving the joint interest of humanity and not the
positions of the well-to-do. Let it be under your leadership that we truly marshal the world's resources for the
benefit of all. Best wishes, Bruce Callen Springfield, MO
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Lucia Weinroth, United States
Ms. Lagarde, you are now head of what became a tool for the ideas of Milton Friedman. Not one of those
ideas was to help the poor of Chile, Indonesia, or anywhere else. Any change you make for the better will
be noticed. Status quo be damned.
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Sinead McGiolla, Ireland
The world is watching, and waiting for proactive steps to be taken.
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Reina, Netherlands
Think of the people of Africa as your family. It's one big world. Then do what you have to do. As if for your
children, your sisters and brothers. As if for your own. I wish you wisdom and love. Let's unite and create a
good world!
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A. Anderson, United States
I was thrilled to read your commitment to an IMF that cares for the most vulnerable people. I will be eager to
watch that commitment working out in daily IMF activity.
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sharee anne gorman, United States
Dear Christine, Help build infrastructure with jobs, unions, change...and justice for all! "The Tide"
Protest/Solidarity Song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2Rm9uX9sPA Sharee Anne Gorman
annienomad-cyberpoet
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Iain Wilson, United States
The world will be watching. Your closest friends and allies will be your most unwitting enemies. The
interests in manipulating your decisions will be too great for most to refuse, possibly even yourself. Keep a
watch on your own heart, and remember: if someone of wealth and power is eager for one thing, deeply
consider the other.
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Sam Sanden, United States
Dear Christine, Congratulations to your selection as the new head of IMF. I trust you are a well suited
candidate for the position and your statement to the IMF board echoes that. As a member of the ONE
Campaign, I am especially delighted to the part of directions for the fund and in regards to the
responsiveness of it. I hope this new season of IMF will bring stability in an uncertain time, especially in
regards to the "least of these". Sincerely, Sam Sanden
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Jenelle, Australia
Please think of Africa
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Shanna Sullivan, United States
I'm 17 years old, but I've seen poverty in different places in the world. Your commetment to fight poverty
means so much to me personally, you have no idea. It means that maybe someday soon my friends in
Africa and Uganda may not always be lacking for thier basic needs, let alone their lives. fighting poverty
saves the lives of my friends and changes their story forever. So keep on! Don't let anything or anyone hold
you back! You're making a difference!
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Julia Paganelli, United States
Dear Ms. Lagarde, I applaud your objective to help the poorest countries in Africa. It is they who need it
the most. It is unfair that people who live in countries like Malawi suffer because of disputes between
governments. You are in a position to change that. We are holding you accountable to make good on your
promises for a better Africa. Sincerely, Julia Paganelli
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Ron, United States
Keep your promises
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Winnie white, United States
ms legatee Please keep your promises to respond quickly and fully to low income countries especially
africa. Thank you Winnie white
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Zoely Mamizaka, France
Toutes mes sincères félicitations Madame Christine Lagarde ! Je ne fais partie d’aucune ONG, je suis juste
une citoyenne franco-malgache qui se se sent concernée par l’avenir de l’Afrique, y compris l’Océan Indien
et en particulier Madagascar dont je suis originaire. D’autant qu’il est dit partout sur le Net que ce 21ème
siècle est ou sera celui de l’Afrique. La balle est dans votre camp!que je suivrai de près. Avec mes
respectueuses salutations. Prettyzoely http://prettyzoely.wordpress.com/
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Hana Filipovic, United States
The whole world has for the longest time used and abused the African continent, creating and causing the
violence and despair that is ravaging this wonderful part of our planet. It is time that we, the rest of the world,
repay and rebuild Africa, and do our best to right the wrongs done unto Africa and its peoples.
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Makenzie, United States
Congratulations! It's imperative that you keep every single promise you made while you were up for your
position - it's why you were made head of the IMF and why I'm sure you will succeed.
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Graeme van der Walt, South Africa
Dear Ms. Lagarde. Congratulations on your IMF appointment. Your 23 June statement to the IMF Board is
inspirational. Your focus on leadership with integrity, diversity (and your appointment being a concrete
example of this), and focus on representation of the interests of both Europe and the west as well as low-
income member countries fills me with a great sense of hope for the future. Embracing these diverse
perspectives of the wealthiest and poorest member nations together will surely create a worldwide financial
environment from which all will learn and benefit- both leaders and their people. With your visionary
leadership we have the potential to enter a new economic era, filled with positive outcomes. Respectfully
yours faithfully, Graeme van der Walt, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Lucette Bailliet, Australia
Congratulations on your new position as head of the IMF. It is with interest that I'll follow your career with
this organisation in view of your efforts to fight global poverty. Millions are counting on you. Regards. L.
Bailliet
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Dexter Greer , United States
I look forward to see your work with the poverty stricken countries of the world, especially Africa.
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Beatrice Conover, United States
To consistently lead with integrity, independence, and discretion..also to present that integrity with the strong
voice of the whole membership .. speaking the truth to members, be they small or large..>>> Impressive
goals..the words words are yours..hold fast to them.
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Joel Wolkowicz, United States
Keep your promise
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Lisa Moore Martin, United States
You made promises so keep them. The least of us need the help from those that have the most.
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Mackenzie Saunders, United States
Dear Christine Lagarde, I am a ONE member, and I am hereby holding you accountable for your efforts to
help fight and put an end to global poverty, particularly in certain areas around the world where people live in
extreme conditions of poverty, such as Africa. Thank you for your time and your promises. I am looking
forward to change! Sincerely, Mackenzie Saunders
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Lisa Widdekind, United States
Ms. Lagarde, Hoping it works out so you can keep your promise to enhance the IMF's responsiveness to
the needs of low-income countries and promote diversity. Thanks.
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Joanne Polome, Italy
M.me Lagarde veuillez maintenir vos intention annoncees lors de votre candidature pour IMF.
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vicki, United States
I sincerely hope she does as there is French history which has been stolen and abused resulting in a LOT
of poverty please honour your duties X
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Valeria Bonanome, United States
I am holding you accountable for future efforts
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tatiana biagiotti, Italy
Keep your promises,please. What we are doing for Africa is not enough.
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Dekera, United States
i have read the documents an articles about christine lagarde.and i hope thatshe keeps her promise.she
seems to be a women of integrity.and i believe that she can help change the african community.and if she
does not take action for what she has said then she is no better then any other politican who lies to get in.
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Wm. Scott Pappert, United States
Greetings Ms. Lagarde, congratulations on your historic appointment as director of the IMF. Given your
experience in finance and development within the IMF, you are aware of how important it is that a countries'
financial structure support projects that enhance women's empowerment in efforts to alleviate poverty and
promote relevant health and social indicators. It is also becoming increasingly apparent that other 'saver'
nations (such as China), in their have efforts to secure their own resource security by providing development
aid and expertise quid pro quo, are significantly delegitimizing the archaic Bretton Woods framework of the
IMF and World Bank. Though democratic world governance remains an important goal, you may also
recognize that some IMF policies promoted in the past have stunted nation's growth by creating
unnecessary fiscal dependency and subjugation. Although financially beneficial for wealthy nations in
securing access to markets and cheap labor, the conditionality of these policies have in some cases
bankrupted countries and left larger portions of the population destitute than before accepting IMF cash. It is
imperative that you continue the reforms of your predecessor Dominique Strauss-Kahn in advocating
policies that do not impose neoliberal shock doctrine controls but assure funding for grassroot green energy
initiatives, education for women and children, healthcare access for all and fair banking systems to name a
few. With your insight and wisdom in an evolving world that is rejecting IMF funding in order to maintain
independence of the rigidity of some lending rules, it is your charge to reshape the IMF's relevance as an
important actor in the development arena. Nothing will be more important for African women, children and
markets in the coming decades! Best wishes to you during your tenure. The world will surely be watching!
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Mari, Russia
Its All right
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Madelynne Wager, United States
I am hereby holding Ms. Lagarde accountable for her aspired commitment to fight global poverty.
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John Helmon, United States
Hello - First of all, congratulations on your selection as the head of the IMF. Second, please create a
strong pivot in the IMF to assist and mentor poor countries, particularly in Africa. You are in a position that
can have one of the most positive impacts on Africa of any in the world. Through perservance, fortitude,
compassion and wisdom, please succeed in delivering positive results. Sincerely, John Helmon
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Kara, usa
I'm so excited for the IMF to be headed by a woman for the first time. Women have gained a lot of rights and
respect in the US and Europe but we still have not reached equality. And women in the developing world
certainly aren't well represented in politics and economics. So I hope you will keep that in mind and be able
to be a voice and inspiration for women all over the world.
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Travis, United States
Congratulations on being selected to direct the International Monetary Fund. I'm so proud that the IMF
finally has a female director! You now hold one of the most powerful positions in global finance. Please
remember the promises you made concerning fighting global poverty. The world is watching and will hold
you accountable. Your task will not be easy, there will be difficult decisions ahead, but I pray you will be
able to pillow your head every night knowing you did all that you could to help those less fortunate than
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Elizabeth Arrigali, United States
I have read your bio., your statement to the IMF board and I am hereby holding you accountable for her
efforts to fight global poverty.
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Jaz, United Kingdom
Christine, congratulations on becoming the new head of the IMF. During your tenure I'd like you to promote
three things: 1) Force through changes in the IMF that genuinely allow low income countries and the worlds
poor to improve their living conditions 2) Properly finance the UN MDG 3) Promote CSR especially around
the environment and by that I mean dealing with climate change and sustainable development. Countries
and corporations can make a real difference NOW to challenge climate change, peak oil and social injustice
and be positive and creative about it. Wishing you well, Jaz
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belinda bird, United Kingdom
I hereby declare that I am holding you responsible for your efforts to fight global poverty.
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Jan Manning, United States
Praying for Mrs Lagarde and Praying for Africa.
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Julie Abayomi, United Kingdom
Dear Christine, congratulations on the new job. A lot of responsibility now rests on your shoulders: We will
hold you accountable for the IMF's response to the needs of low income countries, especially African
countries. Look forward to seeing your progress in the near future.
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pam, United States
Ms. Lagarde, I'd like to thank you in advance for delivering on your promise of bring integrity, morality and
diversification to your new position as head of the IMF.
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Denise Romesburg, United States
Congratulations on your new position as managing director of the IMF. As you promised during your
candidacy, please enhance the IMF’s responsiveness to the needs of low-income countries, especially those
in Africa, and promote diversity in the organization. We in the public will be watching.
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Laure Bagel, United States
Je suis tres heureuse que vous soyez a la tete du FMI et j'espere que vous allez etre a l'ecoute des pays qui
ont le plus besoin de l'aide internationale. Merci d'avance.
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Brian Reilly, United States
Ms. Lagarde, Congratulations on your election and best wishes in this new and vital position. I would like
to urge you, as you begin this new role, to remember your commitment to, "respond to members' needs
based on circumstances, with special dedication to the most vulnerable part of its membership."
Responsiveness to the needs of the most vulnerable is an act of justice often lacking from the IMF. It is my
hope that your stewardship will stand in opposition to this history and that your tenure will be successful.
Sincerely, Brian Reilly
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Stan McCoy, United States
Ms. Lagarde - Congratulations on your selection to lead the IMF. Please do all you can to continue the fight
against global poverty, and to improve the condition of all people.
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jane welsby, United Kingdom
Ms Legarde Congratulations on your appointment. In your statement you made good promises regarding
the needs of low income countries and increasing diversity in the organisation - please keep your promise -
many lives depend on it.

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Elvira Wattimena, United States
Yours Sincerely Elvira Wattimena
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Maria Brown, usa
Dear Ms. Christine Lagarde: Congratulations on your recent appointment as the Managing Director of the
IMF. I know it is difficult to be the first woman to hold this position, but I am hopeful that the new perspective
and leadership you bring to the IMF will allow for changes not previously envisioned. With this in mind, I
respectfully ask that you remember the promise you made in your statement of candidacy for the
directorship, in which you affirmed your committment to a "special dedication to the most vulnerable part of
[the IMF's] membership...the low-income countries, especially those in Africa." The economic struggles of
the nations of Africa have far-reaching consequences, and a stronger economy in this part of the world
should remain an important focus of future global monetary planning. A stronger African economy is
definitely a part of a stronger world economy, and I hope that you will keep this in mind as you continue to
address the financial difficulties of Greece, Ireland, and Portugal. As a member of the global economy, I
hereby hold you accountable for your efforts to fight global poverty. Sincerely, Maria Brown Teacher,
member of ONE International
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Cheryl Lemonds, United States
Ms.Lagarde, please remember that women are the caretakers of the world. As a woman and the head of
the IMF you have a huge opportunity to help as you said the "most vulnerable of our membership". Please
use your position to further relief to Africa especially African women. Thank you.
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Monica Moser, United States
I congradualte you on your recent election as head of the IMF, and I am counting on you to keep all the
promises made to combat extreme poverty. Please keep up the fight againt poverty, the world is with you.
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Ellen Ramirez, Chile
Dear Christine, I hope you can help us to solve the needs of many individuals who have lived under unfair
circumstances for so long. As we said in One.org "where you live shouldn't determine whether you live". We
will be supporting all your efforts to make global poverty history.
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Louise Gomes Teixeira, Brasil
Keep your promises, we're in your side!
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Kaiyu Bayles, United States
Please save our minority groups globally. We are living in third world conditions here in Australia.
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jeff davidoff, United States
ms lagarde, your responsibilities go beyond europe. you can be a powerful force in fighting poverty. the
whole world is watching you - take the same care with the poorest that you will with your european
colleagues
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Aj, United States
be that woman of integrity ! we are counting on you...
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Cindy Alloway, United States
On behalf of all the women and children in the world who are abused, neglected, made powerless and in
poverty, KEEP YOUR PROMISE to focus on the fight to eliminate global poverty! IT CAN BE DONE for the
benefit of all the world rich and poor!
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salih, United States
As being known,you have promised to enhance the IMF's responsiveness to the needs of low-income
countries,especially those in Africa.So in little time,I wish that you are holding her accountable for her efforts
to fight global powerty. Salih YÜKSEL
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Michael Brown, United States
Ms. Lagarde: I am writing to encourage you to keep your promises to enhance the IMF's responsiveness to
the needs of low-income countries, especially those in Africa, and promote diversity in the organization. I
wish you success in your new position and hope that your leadership will benefit the poorest of the poor and
the world economy.
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Nicholas Walton, United Kingdom
lets hope and pray she comes through ihave been trying to raise sponsorship for world record attempt to
raise awarness of child poverty and have come across a lot of bad mannered people and false promises lets
hope she isnt one of them
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Rodrigo Segura, Chile
From Chile I ask to Christine Lagarde to keep her promises
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Matt Baucco, United States
We'll never have a stable economy while most of the world is starving and a handful of people control all the
wealth.
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Leslie Scott, United States
We're counting on you to allocate adequate funding to fight global poverty and ensure the health, well-being
and safety of all of us, no matter where we live.
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Stephanie Stickley, United States
I share somewhat, the cynic's view of the IMF, but having watched you in recent years, I do have some hope
for real change & action. I take heart in your promises to be responsive to the needs of low income countries
- and I will be paying close attention to see how you fulfill. In that, you have my best wishes & support.
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Brenda Strooker, Netherlands
Be the one to finally keep your promise!!
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Samir Lage, Brazil
We are looking to you. Good luck. We know that you can do that! From Brazil.
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Becky ZIMMERLY , United States
please keep your promises!
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Renaud Philippe Naubert, United States
Please , Keep your promises ! Renaud P Naubert

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Esteban Marcellino, Anguilla
Remember the promise you made.
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Lee Ziesche, United States
Dear Ms. Lagarde, In your statement to the IMF board you promised to be more responsive to the needs
of the world's most vulnerable people. Those people, and the rest of the world, are now looking to you to
keep that promise. There's nothing more valuable in today's world than a leader willing to stick to their word.
By keeping your promise you have the opportunity to save millions of lives. Thank you, Lee Ziesche ONE
Member
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Sharon Sandoval, United States
Promise made is a promise made. I pray you didn't just say things to win an election.
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vappu estola, Finland
You can do it Christine!!!
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